Rohit Sharma’s 209 vs Australia: Social media reacts

India's Rohit Sharma made an entry into record books by becoming the third batsman after Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag to score a double century in ODIs. His knock of 209 came from 158 balls in the seventh ODI against Australia in Bangalore. Here's how social media reacted to his achievement.

Rohit Sharma scored 209 from just 158 balls © AFP (File Photo)

Nov 2, 2013

India’s Rohit Sharma made an entry into record books by becoming the third batsman after Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag to score a double century in ODIs. His knock of 209 came from 158 balls in the seventh ODI against Australia in Bangalore.

Here’s how social media reacted to his achievement.

16, 16, 26, 20, 17, 21 116 in the last six overs. That’s obscene.

— Alternative Cricket (@AltCricket) November 2, 2013

 

A fan made a rather interesting observation today.

Rohit Sharma today matches the effort of the whole Pakistan team made yesterday (209) ..

— Asif Khan (@mak_asif) November 2, 2013

Far away in New Zealand, Ross Taylor has been watching Rohit’s knock.

Amazing batting by @ImRo45 awesome to watch. #209

— Ross Taylor (@RossLTaylor) November 2, 2013

International Cricket Council (ICC) pointed out the record that Rohit broke.

Rohit Sharma also hit a world record 16 sixes in his knock of 209, beating Shane Watson’s record of 15 sixes #cricket #IndvAus

— ICC (@cricketicc) November 2, 2013

Fans have been completely awestruck by Rohit Sharma’s fireworks.

Jaw dropping innings…Salute to Rohit Sharma…phenominal innings…masterpiece… #IndvsAus

— Abhishek Gupta (@quintessencethe) November 2, 2013

Here’s a fan pointing out what Rohit ‘missed during this knock.

The only thing @ImRo45 missed today was getting a century in sixes alone. Missed by one six. Oh well. #hitman #IndvsAus

— That Guy (@avid__dreamer) November 2, 2013

 

Raj Kundra had his say on Rohits knock as well.

What a class act by rohit sharma! This is the future of team india. The youth is showing its true worth! #Rohit #Virat #dhawan and more!

— Raj Kundra (@TheRajKundra) November 2, 2013

Michael Vaughan was full of praise for Rohit.

This is India’s best batting line up I have seen In ODI cricket… Youthful,powerful,innovative and fearless … #IndvAus.

— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) November 2, 2013

Here’s another interesting statistic from the Indian innings.

The 19 sixes hit by India today are the most by a side in an ODI. Previous record- 18 sixes on 4 occasions (India did so twice). #IndvAus

— Rajneesh Gupta (@rgcricket) November 2, 2013

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